Why is my headset audio reversed?

DRRichtofen161 · Nov 29, 2022

Both sides of my headset's audio is mixed. For example a sound effect goes on to my left but my my headset picks it up as my right and vise versa with my other ear piece. I got a new controller a couple days ago but it worked just fine with my headset until today. It also works fine for YouTube and streaming apps. It mixes up in games for some reason I tried all my games and all had my audio mixed. I'm very confused on why this happened. It isn't me just not having my headset on wrong it's made to tell and feel like it's on wrong. I've played around with all the audio settings but nothing helped.

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CarTzy

Hi DRRichtofen161,

Welcome to the Xbox Community Forum. Thank you for sharing your concern with us today, and we hope that all is well.

I can see that you are getting irregularities from your Headset. Let me see how I can assist you with tis concern.

However, in your isolated case, we’d like to know more about it in details so that we can provide a more accurate resolution for you. To start, please provide us information/answer on the following questions:

Are you using the Xbox Wireless Controller or a third party-controller?

Have you updated the controller?

Please see these article for the troubleshooting steps that may help us with your concern.

Troubleshoot your Xbox Wireless Headset

Troubleshoot your Xbox Wireless Headset | Xbox Support

These additional articles may help

Set up and configure your Xbox Wireless Headset | Xbox Support

Connect a compatible headset | Xbox Support

Update your Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

We're looking forward to hearing from you. If there are any inquiries about our description or if there are any misconceptions, do reply to the post.

CarTzy

Hello!

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Thank you for understanding.

cdwebb0

Why would factory resetting my console have anything to do with my headset audio cutting out after a recent headset update?! Im not resetting my console…

[Farscape]

it wont work via bluetooth as the controller does not pass audio vie bluetooth.

wired then it technically should pic the headset up as a usb audio device. i normally use either a turtlebeach 3.5mm headset or my mobile phone headset.

not sure why it wont work over usb though.

OA wantedkiller

Are those headset all wireless or wired?

If it's wired I think it could be a Continuity problem within the wiring. Try swapping are the cable or different port

Why is my headset audio reversed?